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Power of Deep Breathing
Deep breathing is one of the easiest, most convenient, and natural tools to combat issues like stress and anxiety, reduce pain, high blood pressure and even helps with digestion. We breathe all day, even without thinking about it. But ask yourself when was the last time you became aware of your breath or took a deep breath?
What is Deep Breathing?
Simply, by doing deep breathing, we are giving extra oxygen to each cell in our body. It does wonders for the body, mind, and soul. Here are some of the benefits of deep breathing.
Benefits of Deep Breathing
Improves immunity
When our blood is fully oxygenated, it carries and absorbs nutrients and vitamins more efficiently. Essentially, the cleaner the blood, the harder it is to get sick.
Decrease stress
When we become stressed or anxious, our brain releases cortisol, the “stress hormone.” By taking deep breaths, our heart rate slows, more oxygen enters our blood stream and ultimately makes the brain to relax. Deep breathing also increases the endorphins, the “feel good” chemical/hormone.
Improves digestion
Breathing releases carbon dioxide and monoxide, which is important to fully release for better health of the body. Breathing cleanse the body of toxins 70 %. (the other 30% is through bladder and bowels.) If we do not breathe fully, our body must work overtime to release these toxins.
Stimulates the lymphatic system (Detoxifies the body)
Lowers blood pressure
As your muscles relax, this allows blood vessels to dilate, which improves circulation and lowers blood pressure. Deep breathing also slows and regulates the heart rate, which also helps with lowering your BP.
Relieves pain
Deep breathing triggers the release of endorphins, which not only helps create a happy feeling, but also combats pain by decreasing the production of pro-inflammatory substances.
Helps support correct posture
When we breathe in, notice to simultaneously lengthen, and straighten the spine. In order to take a deep breath in, lungs take up maximum space, our diaphragm pulls down, so in turn our torso straightens in order for this to be possible.
Give a glow to our skin
Breathing exercises like pranayama increase the supply of oxygen, which increases the blood thrush and improves the appearance of skin. It also detoxifies blood which results in younger and glowing skin.
Breathing improves Nervous system
The Brain, spinal cord and nerves receive increased oxygenation and get more nourished. This improves the health of whole body, since the nervous system communicates to all parts of the body.
Strengthens Respiratory system
Deep breathing improves the functioning of respiratory muscles. It also helps to improve the lung capacity thereby preventing from respiratory diseases.
